Cafe Lago

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Serving Tuscan-inspired Italian cuisine in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood for nearly 30 years. Stea
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Café Lago is an artisanal Italian restaurant located in the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle - near the University of Washington. Café Lago has been preparing homemade dough by morning and baking its pizza over apple wood fires by night for more than 25 years. To portray even more passion for the industry, Café Lago hosts a series of classes on various aspects of Italian food and culture called Doposcuola.

10/27/2026

Our reservation books are open for this week. Head to our website to snag a table. See you soon ❤️

10/22/2026

Our new Apple Salad is quickly becoming a staff favorite, and for good reason! 🍎

Built around crisp, seasonal Honeycrisp apples, this salad brings together toasted coriander, white balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil for a bright balance of sweetness and acidity. Spicy mustard greens and fresh watercress add a peppery bite, while whipped ricotta lends a creamy richness that brings everything together.

This one does a truly fantastic job of waking up the palate, and makes for a lovely first course. Hope to see you soon ❤️

10/19/2026

A little salty, a little citrusy, and plenty of crunch. Meet our new Acciughe Miste Bruschetta, the latest addition to our antipasti menu.

This dish brings together two varieties of anchovies: white anchovies, also known as boquerones, and traditional salt-cured anchovies. We marinate both in-house using citrus oil and garlic, then garnish with fresh chives and house-made chive oil.

They’re served alongside slices of bread toasted in our wood-fired oven and gently rubbed with Music garlic from Ebbey Prairie Farm on Whidbey Island. The combination is bright, savory, and wonderfully rich in umami.

10/15/2026

Meet Pojer e Sandri, a celebrated w**ery nestled in the hills of Trentino, northern Italy. Founded in 1975 by Fiorentino Sandri and Mario Pojer, the estate has earned a reputation for its inventive approach to w**emaking, combining traditional methods with an experimental spirit and a deep appreciation for the agricultural landscape around it.

Beyond w**e, Pojer e Sandri produces an impressive range of artisanal vinegars and fruit syrups, bringing the same attention to raw ingredients, fermentation, and flavor to these pantry staples.

We’re thrilled to feature four of their products throughout our current seasonal menu: white w**e vinegar, red w**e vinegar, quince vinegar, and quince syrup. Each brings its own distinctive balance of acidity, sweetness, and complexity to Chef Lauren’s latest seasonal dishes ❤️

10/12/2026

With Bosc pears back in season, one of our favorite autumn desserts has made its return to the menu! Our Pere al Forno is a true seasonal delicacy, making the most of these wonderful pears while they’re at their best.

Roasted in the same wood-fired oven we use to bake our pizzas, these pears develop a beautiful caramelization that brings out immense natural sweetness. We serve them atop a rich almond mascarpone crema, then finish with amaretti crumble and a drizzle of caramel. Sweet, crunchy, and decadent, just how we like it.

We’re happy to have this one back🍐❤️

10/11/2026

Behind the scenes with Chef Lauren as she develops our latest seasonal salad. Honeycrisp apples, fresh watercress, toasted coriander, and a few other seasonal gems come together in our latest celebration of autumn produce. Coming to the menu soon. We hope you enjoy! ❤️

10/06/2026

Aunt Polly’s Meatballs have been a Café Lago staple for years. Now, Chef Lauren is sharing how they’re made!

Join her at Bella Luna Farms this Saturday, October 10 at 11am for a hands-on cooking class dedicated to one of our signature dishes. Chef Lauren will walk through everything that goes into a great meatball, from choosing and combining ingredients to mixing, shaping, and seasoning for the perfect texture and flavor.

The class will also explore a few other styles of meatballs, including a vegetarian version, before preparing red sauce and pasta and sitting down to enjoy it all together.

Space is limited, so head to Bella Luna Farms to reserve your spot. 🍝

10/04/2026

The best day for a slice is almost here! 🍕 A few tables are still open for tomorrow’s $15 Pizza Monday. Head to our website to make a reservation before they’re gone ❤️

10/01/2026

It’s all about the dough 😉 Made in house daily, our pasta and bread doughs are the backbone of everything we do. Vessels for sauces, spreads, herbs, and all kinds of seasonal flavors, our pastas and bread are the only ingredients that remain unchanged across seasons. See you soon ❤️

09/29/2026

Thirsty? Our w**e list continues to grow, with new favorites from Italy arriving this week. Cheers 🍷

Address

2305 24th Avenue E
Seattle, WA
98112

Telephone

+12063298005

Website

http://www.cafelago.com/

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